Sync - Single Set

Was looking for a while for a round poly string to replace Solinco Tour Bite (played great, but it chew through the gut in no time) in my hybrid setup. Tried several other round polys, but couldn't find one (except Luxilon Alu Power Rough) to be firm and keeping the gut in place (after less then one hour, had to start putting back gut in place, would get a big whole after serve in my string bed). Restring Sync was the first one to provide me the same feel as Tourbite. Played for about 7-8 hours, and now the polys start to feel a bit mushy (my string bed feels a bit more like trampoline, stringing at 50 lbs). Also trying Toroline Caviar is quite close to Sync, but didn't play enough yet with both to have better comparison. In any case, if you are looking for a stiff cross string in gut/poly setup, I would definitely recommend it.

I used Zero for a long time and wanted to try this out when I got an email this was going to be released.

Pros:

-Snapback is still good

-Launch angle is good (Zero was a little high)

-Softer than Zero (I had a wrist problem with Zero)

-Control is incredible

-Good for the one-handed backhand

Cons:

-Could be too soft

-At first, I felt too much power

-Spin potential was a little lesser than Zero

I got a couple of sets during the pre-release. I was intending to use it in the crosses in a hybrid setup, but decided to try one set in a full-bed just to get the feel of it. I may now stick with a full-bed setup, it’s so good. I’ve honestly never felt as much control and connection with the ball as with this string. I’ve hit in 4 sessions with it, and each time I like it even better. Great depth, plenty of spin, and really great accuracy. Hitting corners and just inside lines with relative ease. I have so much confidence in where I’m placing the ball, it’s a joy. Firm but plenty comfortable; no arm discomfort at all. Strung at 48 lbs in a Pro Staff v14, it’s giving me unprecedented control and confidence.